Houston Cougars defeat Oregon State Beavers 33-20: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Oregon State Beavers 20, Houston Cougars 33
The Houston Cougars beat the Oregon State Beavers 33-20 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at TDECU Stadium. The Oregon State Beavers covered the spread as 21-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 53 points combined.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars final score and game recap
The Houston Cougars led 9-7 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 10-0 to lead 19-7 at halftime. They outscored the Oregon State Beavers 14-13 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Braden Atkinson (Oregon State Beavers): 29/48 passing for 376 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Jesse Legree (Oregon State Beavers): 5 catches for 136 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Conner Weigman (Houston Cougars): 20/30 passing for 305 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Amare Thomas (Houston Cougars): 8 catches for 133 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars?
The Oregon State Beavers covered the spread as 21-point underdogs, losing by 13 points.
The spread opened and closed at Houston Cougars -21.
Did Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars go over or under the total?
The game went over: 53 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 2.5. 26 of the 53 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 49.5 and closed at 50.5.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Oregon State Beavers at +927 and the Houston Cougars at -1646. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Cougars a 91% favorite. The Houston Cougars won as the favorite at -1646: $6.08 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 49.5 to 50.5, and the game went over.
Oregon State Beavers and Houston Cougars betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Oregon State Beavers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Houston Cougars 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Oregon State Beavers and Houston Cougars?
Next for the Oregon State Beavers: the Texas Tech Red Raiders at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Houston Cougars: the Southern Jaguars at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.